What A Partnerships Manager At Backyard Ventures Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Tech Industry
Andrew, a Partnerships Manager at Backyard Ventures, learned that the industry is "not rocket science," emphasizing the importance of not getting overly stressed about mistakes. Successfully navigating the industry requires building strong relationships and having the ability to "shake that off" and move forward after setbacks, prioritizing honesty and resilience.
Communication, Resilience, Problem-Solving, Relationship Building, Stress Management
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Andrew Parker
Partnerships Manager
Backyard Ventures
UC Santa Barbara
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Humanities, Political Science, American Studies
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Sales and Client Management
First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The job is "not rocket science" and it's important not to get too hung up on mistakes.
2. It's crucial to build relationships in the industry.
3. Being honest about mistakes is important and people are understanding.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
My boss did tell me this earlier on when I started in this industry, but I didn't know it earlier in my career or really think about it. It's really not rocket science; we're not doing brain surgery.
It's easy to get wrapped up in your work and want to do well, making sure you don't make mistakes. But for the most part, the stakes are pretty low at times.
If you do have a mishap, don't get super hung up on it. Try to work through it and not let it get you down. That can really hold you back if you're so afraid of making a mistake that your other work suffers.
So, being able to shake that off and be honest with people when a mistake happens is really important. It's all about relationships.
If you make a mistake, people will mostly understand; they're people too. Being able to get over it and move on to the next thing is really important.